NPCI to Discontinue UPI P2P: From October 1, 2025, NPCI will halt UPI peer-to-peer collect requests to prevent fraud, ensuring all P2P payments are user-initiated for better security. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced that peer-to-peer (P2P) ‘collect requests’ on UPI will be discontinued from October 1, 2025. The decision affects all […]
Month: August 2025
Vincent Keymer Wins Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025
Vincent Keymer Wins Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025: German Grandmaster Vincent Keymer clinched the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025 title with one round still to play. The 20-year-old not only became the first sole champion in the event’s history, but also broke into the Top 10 of the world’s live chess ratings for the first […]
PM Modi Inaugurates Urban Extension Road-II and Delhi Section of Dwarka Expressway
PM Modi Inaugurates Urban Extension Road-II and Delhi Section of Dwarka Expressway: To improve urban mobility and reduce congestion in the National Capital Region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two major highway projects on August 17, 2025. The projects—Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) and the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway are part of the government’s […]
S&P upgrades ratings of 7 Indian banks and 3 finance firms
S&P upgrades ratings of 7 Indian banks and 3 finance firms: S&P Global Ratings has upgraded the credit ratings of 10 Indian financial institutions, including seven banks and three finance companies. This move follows India’s first sovereign credit rating upgrade in 18 years, raising it from ‘BBB-/Positive/A-3’ to ‘BBB/Stable/A-2’. The upgrades reflect improving macroeconomic conditions, […]
India to Host Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025
India to Host Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025: India is set to make its debut on the global winter sports map by hosting the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025. This historic international event will take place from 20 to 23 August 2025 at the Maharana Pratap Sports College in […]
President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Plumeria Garden, Banyan Grove, and Babbling Brook at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Plumeria Garden, Banyan Grove, and Babbling Brook at Rashtrapati Bhavan: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Plumeria Garden, Banyan Grove, and Babbling Brook—three newly developed sections of the Udyan complex. These additions not only enrich the visual and ecological appeal of the President’s Estate but also introduce elements promoting wellness, sustainability, and public […]
Ajay Kumar Bhalla Appointed Nagaland Governor with Additional Charge
Ajay Kumar Bhalla Appointed Nagaland Governor with Additional Charge: Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the current Governor of Manipur, has been appointed to take additional charge as the Governor of Nagaland. This move follows the demise of Nagaland Governor La Ganesan on August 15, 2025. The announcement was made through an official communiqué from the President of […]
India’s Electronics Exports Surge 47% in Q1 2025-26
India’s Electronics Exports Surge 47% in Q1 2025-26: India’s electronics exports surged by 47% year-on-year in Q1 of FY 2025-26, reaching $12.4 billion, according to Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. The robust growth reflects the success of ‘Make in India’ and India’s transformation into a global manufacturing hub, particularly in the mobile phone […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 18th August 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 18th August 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Tonga : Earthquake
Tonga : Earthquake An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted the Tonga Islands Region. Tonga is a sovereign country in Polynesia, composed of an archipelago of 169 islands located in the South Pacific Ocean. Neighbouring countries include Fiji to the west, Cook Islands to the east and Samoa north. These islands are divided into […]
